Friends Ottawa STC Indoor 2021 Competition Information
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FRIENDS UNIVERSITY * OTTAWA UNIVERSITY * SHOCKER TRACK CLUB 2021 Indoor Invitational For Collegiate, Youth, Open, Elite, and Masters Athletes Featuring the Shocker Track Club Bill Butterworth Masters/Open/Elite Competition Friends U-Ottawa U-Shocker TC First Chance Qualifier for Collegiate Competition Shocker Track Club Youth Team Invite January 9th and 10th, 2021 – Heskett Center – Wichita State University – Wichita, Kansas C O M P E T I T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N DOCUMENT DATE – December 28, 2020 ** IMPORTANT ** 1. This meet – or any portion thereof - MAY be cancelled at any time by Meet Management if it is deemed unsafe to host. 2. The information contained herein may be amended up to the day/time of the Meet at the sole control and decision of Meet Management. 3. The online entry deadline in Direct Athletics is Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. CST Meet Directors – Henry Brun (Friends University), James Whittaker (Ottawa University), and Darren Muci (Shocker Track Club, Inc.). Any questions must be directed to one of the three. Athlete Registration Governance – Participation is limited to the following schools, teams, clubs, or categories as follows - College/University – Note 1– Only the following universities/colleges are eligible to participate - Friends University, Benedictine College, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Southwestern College, Bethany College, Ottawa University, Texas Wesleyan University, Kansas Wesleyan University, Tabor College, Central Methodist University. Youth (Ages 5 through 18 including current high school seniors) - Note 1 - Club Team or school registrations ONLY! No Unattached Youth athletes may compete in the meet. Only the Youth clubs listed here may participate - Shocker Track Club, Oklahoma Cheetahs, Southwest Christian School/Club (Speed Legion), Kansas City Elite Competition, Wichita Athletics, Eastside Steppers, and Hot Feet Track Club. 1 Note 2 – A maximum of thirty (30) athletes are allowed per Youth club. Note 3 – The age of the athlete is governed by the age of the athlete on the day of the meet. Please register children accordingly. Note 4 - A Club Team or School representative must pick up the Club Team or School packet upon check-in at the meet. Note 5 – Clubs are allowed up to six (6) Coaches. Please consider allowing up to two (2) of them to volunteer in facilitating various functions of the meet (e.g., pit raking, bar setting, hurdle setting, block placement, etc.) Open/Elite Athletes (Ages 19 and above (NOT including current high school seniors)) – Note 1 - Only 75 total athletes combined will be allowed in the Open, Elite, and Masters categories on a first-come, first-served basis. Note 2 - Interested athletes MUST contact Darren Muci at [email protected] to begin the registration process and provide their name, birthdate, email, cell phone, and events. If approved by Meet Management a link will be provided to complete the meet registration process and make payment. Masters Athletes (Ages 30 and above) – Note 1 - Only 75 total athletes combined will be allowed in Masters, Open, and Elite categories on a first-come, first-served basis. Note 2 - Interested athletes MUST contact Joe Hoover at [email protected] to begin the registration process and provide their name, birthdate, email, cell phone, and events. If approved by Meet Management a link will be provided to complete the meet registration process and make payment. Meet Registration Payment Process – The deadline for registration in Direct Athletics is 5:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. After completing the online meet registration process through Direct Athletics refunds may be requested up through 11:59 p.m. CDT on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Refunds will be less any administrative costs. Online Meet Registration and Payment – The Registration Fee for Youth, Open, Elite, and Masters athletes is $25 for up to three (3) events. No medals will be awarded at this meet. Athlete registration and payment for collegiate and Youth athletes must be made online via the following Direct Athletics links – - Youth Teams – Approved Clubs will find this meet – 2021 Friends U/Shocker TC First Chance - listed on your club profile. Complete the registration process and make payment. - Open/Elite – A link will be provided to register for the meet and make payment. - Masters – A link will be provided to register for the meet and make payment. Covid-19 and PPE Guidelines – We are taking extra precautions to provide a safe environment and will be using disinfectant spray throughout the meet. Use gloves and safety glasses by Officials, Coaches, and Athletes is recommended. Forehead temperatures of all Youth and Adult athletes will be taken during meet-day registration. 2 Screening for Collegiate Athletes: On-site screenings for all collegiate student-athletes and coaches will be mandatory before entering the facility the beginning of each day of competition. Once screened, you will receive a wristband that indicates you are permitted into the facility for that specific day. This wristband must be worn at all times during the competition. Spectators: There will be no spectators allowed for the collegiate only portions of the meet to assist in physical distancing. Masks/Face Coverings: Required upon arrival for all individuals to campus or competition venue. This includes but not limited to restrooms, hallways, locker rooms, competition venue, etc. Teams (including staff/coaches) will be required to wear mask/face coverings at all times including warm-ups and cool downs. Masks/face coverings may be removed while performing a competition level rep in warm-ups and during competition but must be put back on within a reasonable amount of time after rep has been completed. Facility Availability: Restrooms and team camps areas will be available. The rest of the building will be closed to teams (including staff/coaches). There will be no loitering in hallways or using parts of the building not deemed necessary for hosted competition. Meet Day Screening: Game day screening must take place within 6 hours of the event for all team personnel and be administered be a medical professional or other qualified staffs. Failure to Comply: Failure to follow COVID protocols will result in team (including staff/coaches) dismissal from the competition. Meet Day Check-in and Registration - Meet day check in will take place in the lobby of the Heskett Center beyond (north of) the entry area staircase. Different colored wristbands will be used for each day in the following categories - - Meet Directors/Management and Officials - Team Coaches - Collegiate Athletes - Youth Athletes - Adult (Open, Elite, Masters) Athletes - Spectators/Fans Fans/Parents – Note 1 - Youth Clubs MUST provide the names of Parents that will be in attendance at the meet. A maximum of one (1) parent/guardian/sibling will be allowed per family of an athlete competing at a cost of $5 per individual. Note 2 - A maximum of 125 passes will be issued to Track fans and parents during the Youth, Open, Masters, and Elite competitions. Passes are good for one day at a cost of $5. Seating in the bleachers will be limited to 125. Infants/Toddlers (up to age 2) will be allowed in free and must sit on the lap of an adult or guardian. To assist us in meeting local and Heskett Center social distancing requirements we will request that Fans/Parents only access the bleachers when their “athlete”/child is competing. Note 3 - Please turn in your wristband when you leave the facility for the last time on either day so that other fans may purchase access. 3 Team Camps – Classrooms and Studios will be identified and assigned for collegiate teams. Access to The Track - No spectators will be allowed on the track at any time except in an emergency or administrative situation as determined by Meet Management Restroom Access - Restrooms are available upstairs near the main entrance to the track, downstairs in the Commons Lobby, and in the locker rooms. General Waiver - All participants, athletes, parents/guardians/siblings must agree to the following general liability language upon entry to the meet. This language is included in the athlete meet registration on Direct Athletics. 1. The risk of injury involved in this program is significant, including the potential for COVID-19, illnesses of all types, paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and/or injury does exist; and, 2. I and/or my child/children knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and 3. I and/or my child/children willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I and/or my child/children observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I and/or my child/children will remove we from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest STC representative immediately; and, 4. I and/or my child/children, for myself, and on behalf of my heirs, assign personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless The Shocker Track Club, Inc., Friends University, Ottawa University, and USA Track & Field (USATF) their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, sponsors, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the practice or event (“releasees”), and in particular, Shocker Track Club, Inc., Friends University, Ottawa University, Wichita State University, and USA Track and Field, with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the releasees or otherwise.